Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving Rakiem Moore pointing a firearm at an individual. Moore left the area prior to officers arriving.
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Kinston man arrested on sex offense charges
A 42-year-old Kinston man has been arrested on sex offense charges against a 13-year-old girl. On Sept. 3, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received information from a concerned parent about alleged inappropriate behavior between an adult male and a juvenile female. The LCSO investigation led the agency to press charges against Virgil Todd Chase for attempted statutory sex and indecent liberties with a minor.
Snow Hill Police Department requesting community assistance in larceny case
SHPD is requesting the community's assistance with identifying these subjects in reference to a larceny that occurred on 09/10/2023 at the Family Dollar located on Kingold Blvd.
Greene County Sheriffs Department seeks public assistance
On 09/08/2023 around 7:40 pm Greene County Deputies responded to the Maury area in reference to a 21 year old male who had been shot.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Officers on C-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Seth Griffin (22) related to a Driving While Impaired investigation. The investigation lead to Griffin's arrest for Driving While Impaired and Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, he was also cited for additional traffic offenses. Griffin was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Man arrested on 14 felony charges
A Dudley man was arrested today on 14 felony charges and placed in the Lenoir County Jail in response to multiple larceny and breaking-and-entering incidents at area sweepstakes businesses. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating the incidents since late July.
Residents' complaints lead to arrest of parole violator
A 23-year-old Kinston man is being held without bond following complaints from concerned residents that led to a traffic stop and felony charges.
Cooper honors KPD at The Gate for being named Gang Unit of the Year
Governor Roy Cooper visited The Gate to honor the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Unit recently named Gang Unit of the Year.
Two-month investigation nets multiple drug trafficking arrests
On August 29th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department, NCDMV Division of License and Theft, and the Lenoir County Sheriffs Office SCARR Team concluded a 2-month drug trafficking investigation.
Greene County deputies arrest Maury man for Murder
On Friday 08-25-2023, Greene County Deputies arrested 50 year old Christopher Warren Braxton of Maury for Murder.
Kinston man arrested for multi-site sweepstakes larcenies
A Kinston man has been arrested for breaking into several area sweepstakes establishments and committing felony larceny.
Greene County Deputies arrest man fleeing from traffic stop
Greene County Deputies arrested 33 year old Larry Atkinson Jr of Maury Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop.
KPD announces arrest of wanted Goldsboro woman
On August 21, 2023, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff Support Services took Ms. Turzy into custody while she was inside the court room.
Simultaneous search warrants yield firearms and marijuana recovery
On Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department located the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the shooting of Marquetta Norman on August 10th, 2023. A traffic stop was subsequently conducted, and detectives were able to apprehend Marquez Johnson, 18, of Kinston for his involvement in the crime. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a Glock 9mm handgun.
KPD seek public assistance in theft
KPD is attempting to identify the two men in the photo. It was reported they broke into a vehicle, stole a bank card, and used the bank card to make purchases. Anyone with information is asked to call the KPD Tip Line: 252-939-4020 Crime Stoppers: 252-523-4444 or by submitting a tip on the KPD tip app.
Kinston Police Department urges citizens to keep ATVs off city streets for safety
The Kinston Police Department has issued a stern advisory to residents regarding the operation of unregistered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road motorcycles on city streets. The department has observed a concerning increase in the use of these vehicles in inappropriate settings, which not only endangers the operators but also poses a significant threat to bystanders and other motorists.
Kinston Police Dispatched to West Road After Shooting Incident
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, at approximately 8:13 pm, officers from the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of West Road in Kinston in reference to a shooting. The victim, Marquetta Norman, 35-year-old female from Greensboro, was shot in the neck by an unknown suspect.
Suspect wanted for first degree murder apprehended
On August 10, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department, the United States Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office were able to apprehend Dionate Whitson, 23, of Asheville N.C. during a traffic stop on Hwy 70 West in Kinston, N.C.
$1000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest in Willow Green Rd Shooting
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is currently looking assistance from the public regarding a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning 08/06/2023 on Willow Green Rd.
Kinston Police seek public help in apprehending fleeing murder suspect
On August 5th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department were conducting patrols in reference to suspicious activity along the 500 block of Larkspur Rd. During that time, they encountered the individual pictured below, who fled from officers and tossed a stolen firearm in the process